Dimensional Fund Advisors LP Raises Stake in MasterBrand, Inc. $MBC

Key Points

• Dimensional Fund Advisors increased its MasterBrand stake by 6.8% in the first quarter, bringing its holdings to 7.01 million shares valued at approximately $58.3 million. Institutional investors collectively own 87.32% of the company.
• MasterBrand reported quarterly EPS of $0.06, beating estimates of a $0.04 loss, while revenue of $618 million exceeded expectations but declined 6.4% year over year. The company issued second-quarter 2026 EPS guidance of $0.03 to $0.13.
• Analyst sentiment remains negative, with the stock carrying a consensus “Sell” rating. MasterBrand shares opened at $8.26, well below their 52-week high of $14.22.

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP increased its position in MasterBrand, Inc. (NYSE:MBC - Free Report) by 6.8% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 7,010,428 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 447,352 shares during the period. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP owned about 5.48% of MasterBrand worth $58,256,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. boosted its position in MasterBrand by 696.8% during the fourth quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 3,012 shares of the company's stock worth $33,000 after acquiring an additional 2,634 shares during the last quarter. IFP Advisors Inc grew its stake in MasterBrand by 124.4% in the 4th quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 3,510 shares of the company's stock worth $39,000 after acquiring an additional 1,946 shares during the period. Clearstead Advisors LLC raised its holdings in MasterBrand by 165.2% in the 4th quarter. Clearstead Advisors LLC now owns 4,228 shares of the company's stock valued at $47,000 after acquiring an additional 2,634 shares during the last quarter. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC raised its holdings in MasterBrand by 58.8% in the 3rd quarter. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC now owns 5,812 shares of the company's stock valued at $77,000 after acquiring an additional 2,153 shares during the last quarter. Finally, McMillan Office Inc. purchased a new position in shares of MasterBrand during the 4th quarter worth $85,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 87.32% of the company's stock.

Insider Activity

In other news, EVP Bruce Alan Kendrick sold 26,245 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Wednesday, June 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $9.02, for a total value of $236,729.90. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 241,665 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $2,179,818.30. This trade represents a 9.80% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, Director Philip D. Fracassa bought 5,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Thursday, June 11th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $9.11 per share, for a total transaction of $45,550.00. Following the purchase, the director owned 45,041 shares in the company, valued at approximately $410,323.51. This trade represents a 12.49% increase in their position. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Insiders acquired a total of 81,587 shares of company stock valued at $696,347 over the last quarter. 2.80% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities research analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Weiss Ratings restated a "sell (d)" rating on shares of MasterBrand in a report on Monday, July 13th. Wall Street Zen upgraded MasterBrand from a "strong sell" rating to a "sell" rating in a research note on Saturday, June 20th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Sell rating, According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of "Sell".

MasterBrand Stock Performance

NYSE MBC opened at $8.26 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.06 billion, a P/E ratio of -412.99 and a beta of 1.38. MasterBrand, Inc. has a 1-year low of $6.61 and a 1-year high of $14.22. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.82, a current ratio of 2.08 and a quick ratio of 1.31. The business's 50-day simple moving average is $8.90 and its 200-day simple moving average is $9.49.

MasterBrand (NYSE:MBC - Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, May 5th. The company reported $0.06 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.04) by $0.10. MasterBrand had a positive return on equity of 7.35% and a negative net margin of 0.07%.The business had revenue of $618.00 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $591.35 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.18 EPS. The company's revenue for the quarter was down 6.4% on a year-over-year basis. MasterBrand has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.030-0.13 EPS.

MasterBrand Company Profile

MasterBrand Inc is one of the largest manufacturers of cabinetry and home storage solutions in North America. The company specializes in designing, producing and distributing kitchen and bath cabinetry for both new construction and the remodeling markets. Its offerings span a broad spectrum of styles and price points, serving homebuilders, home improvement retailers and independent dealers.

MasterBrand's product portfolio includes framed and frameless cabinet lines, bath vanities, closet systems and other organizational accessories.

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